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Dr Ng Eng HenMinister for Defence

“…even with the most advanced military technologies and equipment, we constantly remind ourselves that our people remain our greatest indispensable asset.”

Embark on an engineering career unlike any other with the Republic of Singapore Navy. As a Naval Warfare System Engineer, you will play a vital role in protecting Singapore’s waters and ensuring continued access to our sea lanes. With your engineering skills, our ships will remain operationally ready round the clock to safeguard Singapore’s interests as a maritime nation.

In your line of work, you will lead your team in keeping our naval assets primed for action at all times, and apply your skills and deep engineering expertise to some of the world’s most advanced naval technology, which includes warships, submarines, naval aircraft and weapon systems. You will also be able to receive professional accreditation as an Incorporated or Chartered Engineer from the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology as part of your career development.

Choose a career that serves a bigger purpose, and rewards you with an extraordinary and meaningful experience. Challenge your limits as a Naval Warfare System Engineer.

ENGINEERED FOR EVERY CHALLENGE

OUR MISSIONBeing a maritime nation, the sea is Singapore’s lifeline, and link to the world. The brave men and women of the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) play a vital role in safeguarding our national sovereignty and protecting our Sea Lines of Communication through which more than half of the world’s sea trade flows, defending our way of life.

THE 4 KEY ROLES OF OUR NAVY ARE:

Enhancing diplomacyAs a member of our Navy, you will contribute to the Singapore Armed Forces’ mission of diplomacy, by participating in humanitarian efforts and training exercises with other navies around the world.

Protecting our sea lanesTo carry out our mission of keeping the sea lanes open, you will be involved in collaborations with foreign navies to counter piracy, and may participate in coordinated patrols to keep the Singapore Strait and approaches safe.

Ensuring maritime securityYou will be crucial in safeguarding our sea lanes, and deterring sea robberies and possible terrorist threats, by working closely with internal and external maritime agencies to maintain a 24/7 surveillance in the Singapore Strait.

Securing our peaceIn times of war, should diplomacy and deterrence fail, you will lead your crew to defend Singapore’s waters by securing a quick and decisive victory over any aggressor at sea.

ALWAYS THERE ALWAYS READY ALWAYS FIRST

FLEET

Submarines, warships and naval aircraft are critical instruments of war, used to accomplish strategic, operational and tactical goals. As a Naval Warfare System Engineer, you will be crucial in operating, maintaining and upgrading an array of state-of-the-art naval platforms and systems, and ensuring their readiness to respond to any eventualities that may occur in the complex and challenging maritime domain.

UNMANNED SYSTEMS AIRCRAFT

SPECIALISED MARINE CRAFTLength: 22 metresSpeed: In excess of 30 knotsDisplacement: 40 tonnes

SCANEAGLEUNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLELength: 1.2 metresSpeed: About 53 – 55 knotsWeight: About 20 kilograms

BEDOK-CLASSMINE COUNTER MEASURE VESSELLength: 47.5 metresSpeed: In excess of 15 knotsDisplacement: 360 tonnes

FOKKER 50 MARITIME PATROL AIRCRAFTLength: 25 metresSpeed: 220 knotsWingspan: 29 metres

PROTECTOR UNMANNED SURFACE VESSELLength: 9 metresSpeed: Up to 30 knotsDisplacement: 5 tonnes

INDEPENDENCE-CLASSLITTORAL MISSION VESSELLength: 80 metresSpeed: In excess of 27 knotsDisplacement: 1,250 tonnesThe first LMV will join our Navy in 2016.

FEARLESS-CLASSPATROL VESSELLength: 55 metresSpeed: In excess of 20 knotsDisplacement: 500 tonnes

S-70B SEAHAWKLength: 19.76 metresSpeed: About 140 knotsWeight: 9.6 tonnes

MARITIME SECURITY TASK FORCE

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FORMIDABLE-CLASS FRIGATELength: 114 metresSpeed: In excess of 25 knotsDisplacement: 3,200 tonnes

ARCHER-CLASSSUBMARINELength: 60.5 metresSpeed: 8 knots (surfaced), >15 knots (submerged)Displacement: 1,400 tonnes (surfaced),1,500 tonnes (submerged)

VICTORY-CLASSMISSILE CORVETTELength: 62 metresSpeed: In excess of 30 knotsDisplacement: 530 tonnes

CHALLENGER-CLASSSUBMARINELength: 51 metresSpeed: 10 knots (surfaced), 16 knots (submerged)Displacement: 1,130 tonnes (surfaced), 1,200 tonnes (submerged)

ENDURANCE-CLASS LANDING SHIP TANKLength: 141 metresSpeed: In excess of 15 knotsDisplacement: 6,000 tonnes

TYPE 218SG SUBMARINEAs part of our future development, the first Type 218SG Submarinewill join our Navy in 2020.

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OUR EFFORTS AT SEA

Operation Blue OrchidDuring reconstruction efforts in Iraq, our Navy played a crucial role by safeguarding the Al Basra Oil Terminal, which accounts for over 90 per cent of Iraq’s oil input. Over a five-year period, five Landing Ships Tank were deployed to conduct area patrols, boarding operations and training for the Iraqi Navy.

Rim of the Pacific ExerciseSince 2008, our Navy has been participating in the world’s largest multinational maritime exercise.In 2012, the frigate RSS Formidable conducted a simultaneous warshot firing of two Harpoon surface-to-surface missiles. In 2014, a live firingof the Aster missile was conducted by RSS Intrepid under realistic operational settings.

As a Naval Warfare System Engineer, you will have the opportunity to travel around the world to participate in conferences, courses, as well as bilateral and multilateral exercises. You will also have the opportunity to pursue academic and professional upgrading in local and international institutes. Above are some of the places where you may be called upon to play a role inthe larger international community.

YOUR MEANINGFUL JOURNEY

JEDDAH

FUJAIRAH

BAHRAIN

PORTSMOUTH

HALIFAX

MANILA

KURE

SINGAPORE

INCHEON

ADEN

MOMBASA

ALEXANDRIA

DJIBOUTI CITY

PORT REUNION

TOULONKARACHI

ACAPULCO

CAPE TOWN

MALE

PORT SUDAN

CEBUGUAM

NOUMÉA

MAHÉ

DAKAR

BUSAN

HONG KONG

SHANGHAI

TOKYO

QINGDAO

YANGON

ZHANJIANG

HO CHI MINH CITY

PORT MORESBY

HONIARA

PORT LOUIS

CHITTAGONG

COLOMBO

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

RIM OF THE PACIFIC EXERCISE

UNITED STATESOF AMERICA

COUNTER-PIRACY OPERATIONSGULF OF ADEN

SUBMARINE TRAINING

TSUNAMI RELIEF EFFORT

EXERCISE SINGAROO

RECONSTRUCTION EFFORT

INDONESIA

SWEDEN

SINGAPORE-INDIAN MARITIMEBILATERAL EXERCISE

INDIA

AUSTRALIA

IRAQ

EXERCISE MALAPURAMALAYSIA

EXERCISE EAGLE INDOPURAINDONESIA

EXERCISE PELICANBRUNEI

EXERCISE SINGSIAMTHAILAND

EXERCISE LION ZEALNEW ZEALAND

This map depicts our Navy’s various ports of call, exercises and missions.

UNITED STATES NAVY’S INTERNATIONAL NAVAL REVIEW

MARINE ENGINEERWith your sharp mind and engineering expertise, you will be a driving force for innovative leaps in naval engineering. Your role will place you at the heart of sophisticated platforms, where you’ll guide some of the brightest men and women in overseeing ship structure and survivability, by managing and operating marine systems, propulsion systems and electrical control systems.

DRIVING OUR NAVY FORWARD

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONSDegree in an Engineering discipline (e.g. Mechanical Engineering, Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, Mechatronics or Aerospace Engineering)

Mid-careerists will be assigned a salary based on years of relevant experience and educational qualifications.

STARTING SALARYME4 Trainee: ME4 (Apprentice): ME4:$4,270 – $5,300 (Degree) $4,270 – $5,300 (Degree) $4,270 – $5,300 (Degree)$2,400 (Diploma) $2,560 (Diploma)$2,200 (‘A’-Levels) $2,410 (‘A’-Levels)

ADDITIONAL ALLOWANCESShip board: $350 – $450Submarine: $750 – $850Diving allowance: $700 – $1,000

• Singapore citizens or permanent residents intending to take up citizenship• Medically fit (PES A and PES B)• Normal colour perception

BASIC REQUIREMENTS

SPEARHEADINGNAVAL COMBATCOMBAT SYSTEMS ENGINEERTake charge of state-of-the-art combat systems ranging from missiles to radars, and in doing so, lead teams to keep our naval assets in top gear. Your expertise will steer our Navy towards greater breakthroughs in innovation, with your areas of speciality covering a wide spectrum of radar systems, command, control, communications, computers and IT (C4IT) systems, weapons, and weapon control systems.

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONSDegree in an Engineering discipline (e.g. Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering or Mechatronics)

Ship board: $350 – $450Submarine: $750 – $850Diving allowance: $700 – $1,000

ADDITIONAL ALLOWANCES• Singapore citizens or permanent residents intending to take up citizenship• Medically fit (PES A and PES B)• Normal colour perception

BASIC REQUIREMENTS

STARTING SALARYME4 Trainee: ME4 (Apprentice): ME4:$4,270 – $5,300 (Degree) $4,270 – $5,300 (Degree) $4,270 – $5,300 (Degree) $2,400 (Diploma) $2,560 (Diploma)$2,200 (‘A’-Levels) $2,410 (‘A’-Levels)

Mid-careerists will be assigned a salary based on years of relevant experience and educational qualifications.

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ME4

• Section Head / Staff Officer (e.g. Operational Logistics, Engineering, Supply, Base Facilities Management)

• Lead Engineer, Marine Systems / Combat Systems (ship-based or shore-based appointment)

• Accredited as Incorporated Engineer (IEng) by theInstitute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology (IMarEST) for ME4

ME7 – ME8

• Chief Engineer, Navy• Formation Commander• Group Head (e.g. Operational Logistics, Engineering,

Supply, Base Facilities Management)• Senior Branch Head (e.g. Operational Logistics,

Engineering, Supply, Base Facilities Management)• Senior Principal Engineer (Domain & Systems)

ME5 – ME6

• Squadron Commander• Senior Branch Head (e.g. Operational Logistics,

Engineering, Supply, Base Facilities Management)• Squadron Principal Engineer• Commanding Officer of an Engineering Centre or

Naval Engineering School• Branch Head of an Engineering Centre• Senior Staff Officer (e.g. Operational Logistics,

Engineering, Supply, Base Facilities Management)• Senior Engineer, Marine Systems / Combat Systems

(ship-based or shore-based appointment)• Accredited as Chartered Engineer (CEng) by IMarEST

for ME5

Develop your full potential with the Military Domain Experts Scheme (MDES). The milestones below show that you will have every opportunity to upgrade your skills and gain valuable experience throughout your career.

DARE TO GO FURTHER With our Navy, your career achievements will not go unnoticed. Improve your

technical mastery while working on our naval systems and platforms, and earn badges which mark your skill development in different fields of expertise.

The ones featured here are vocational badges, which range from silver to gold to gold-with-star to recognise various milestones in your professional journey.

MASTER YOUR SPECIALITY

Engineers are silent heroes, working long hours in the machinery control room to ensure that the ship is in peak condition. The compass rose on the engineers’ badges reflects direction and symbolises the technical leadership at the heart of every engineer.

Your Navy career also ensures that your needs will be well taken care of under MDES and the Flexible Benefits Scheme.

First 6 years of service: 600 credits per year7th to 12th year of service: 800 credits per year13th year of service onwards: 1,000 credits per year

MDES BENEFITS FLEXIBLE BENEFITS SCHEME

Career until age 60 on full CPF terms This scheme awards credit points (1 point = $1) that you can use for: • Personal development / education • Vacations • Children’s daycare services • Children’s education • Medical claims • Personal insurance

Expert Continuous Engagement & Learning (EXCEL) Bonus28 months of MDES bonus in total, paid at 3 points in your career:• age 32 – up to 12 months’ bonus• age 40 – 8 months’ bonus• age 50 – 8 months’ bonus

Our Navy is a learning organisation. When you join us as a Naval Warfare System Engineer, we are prepared to offer both local and overseas scholarships if you perform well during your interviews, military training and academic studies. With a scholarship, you will also lighten your family’s financial burden of providing you with a university education as the tuition fees, accommodation, air tickets, and other approved charges will be paid for by our Navy while you continue to draw a full salary or allowance, depending on the scholarship awarded.

GET AHEAD IN LIFE

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

• Singapore citizens or permanent residents intending to take up citizenship

• Good GCE 'A' Level or International Baccalaureate results, Polytechnic Diploma (with Merit) or equivalent

• Good co-curricular activities (CCA) records and strong leadership qualities

• Qualify for and excel in Officer Cadet School

• Possess a strong interest in a military career

• Singapore citizens or permanent residents intending to take up citizenship

• Qualify for a place in a local university

• Good co-curricular activities (CCA) records and strong leadership qualities

• Qualify for and excel in Officer Cadet School

• Possess a strong interest in a military career

BENEFITS

• Full salary for the duration of overseas studies (including bonuses)

• Full tuition fees and other approved academic charges

• Maintenance and other allowances, e.g. books, clothing, computer

• Return airfare

• One-time sponsorship for summer exchange programmes

• Annual allowance of $12,000 during the course of your studies

• Full tuition fees and other approved academic charges

SCHOLARSHIP

SAF Engineering Scholarship

SAF Engineering Award

I worked in the wafer-manufacturing industry for 18 years before joining the Navy. Currently, I am a Senior Engineer in the Force Readiness Squadron, which means I lead a team in providing logistical support to our ships, to help ensure their operational readiness 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

What encouraged me to make the movewas the Military Domain Experts Scheme. Under this scheme, I have a welcome sense of job stability, and also receive a rank

and salary based on my years of relevant engineering experience.

The Navy is a dynamic organisation that cares about its employees and providesthem with the resources to do their jobswell. I’m also able to play a vital role in safeguarding Singapore, and I’m confident that with the right attitude and dedication, you too will find it very meaningful and fulfilling in broadening your perspectives.

ME5 Bilson Soh Ting HongSenior Engineer, Systems Readiness Engineering Centre (Network and Sensors)

My Navy career has been a constantly forward-moving journey. I began as aNaval Warfare System Expert 13 years ago, and received a Continuous Learning and Academic Sponsorship Scheme (CLASS) Award to study at the University of Adelaide. From serving as a Combat Systems Engineer with the Landing Ship Tank RSS Persistence, to my command appointment as an instructor in the Officer Cadet School, the Navy has rewarded me with a diverse set of experiences that has helped in my personal and professional development.

My journey with the Navy has also given me many memorable experiences, such as when I was deployed to the Northern Arabian Gulf to play a part in the multinational reconstruction effort of Iraq.

If you are adventurous and keen to serve your country, I encourage you to consider a career with the Navy. The journey will not alwaysbe smooth sailing, but through persistenteffort and team perseverance, you will findit fulfilling and satisfying in the long run.

ME4 Joyce Tan Wan JunDivisional Officer, Midshipman Wing, Officer Cadet School

As you live and learn on board our ships, you will work and train alongside your crew-mates. These experiences form the fabric of the Navy family spirit, a unique sense of camaraderie at the centre of all our endeavours. Your crew-mates will be like a second family to you, one that bridges different ranks and vocations, and promotes tight bonds of friendship for life.

OUR ENGINEERS IN THEIR WORDS

BE PART OF THE NAVY FAMILY

ME6 Toh Tee YangHead Logistics Organisation and Plans Branch, Naval Logistics Department

Since young, I’ve aspired to enter military service. So when the opportunity to join the Republic of Singapore Navy came, I was enthused to experience it myself.

My engineering background helped me to implement the Military Domain Experts Scheme, and serve as a principal engineer in designing the new Littoral Mission Vessels. Together with our partners, we managed to create a smarter, faster and sharper class of ships.

Not only have I experienced different aspects of the Navy, I was also able to get accredited as a Chartered Engineer by the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology. I also had the privilege of attending renowned engineering and maritime conferences.

These achievements showed me the importance of leadership, professionalism and creative thinking. I strongly encourage anyone who has an interest in exploring new frontiers to join the Navy. It is a career like no other.

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